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IT incident response and recovery
What is an IT incident response plan, how to respond to an IT security incident and recover your business operations.
Payroll software: what it can and can't do
Understand what payroll software can and can't do, its capabilities and inputs required for pay rates, deductions and hours worked.
Choosing a payroll software supplier
How to choose a payroll software provider and understand the different factors, including electronic filing, operating costs and software updates.
Advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing your payroll
Understand the benefits and risks to your business of outsourcing your payroll to an accountant or a specialist payroll company.
Health and safety requirements when using contractors and subcontractors
Your responsibility for the health and safety of any contractors on your business premises.
Get the most from contractors and subcontractors
From engagement to completion of the contract, maximise the potential of your contractors and subcontractors.
The difference between contractors and subcontractors
Understand the differences between contractors, subcontractors and what this means for your business.
Different types of computerised payroll systems
Different types of computer payroll systems, including basic payroll packages and fully featured online or cloud-based payroll.
Using contractors and subcontractors: insurance and contracts
When engaging contractors and subcontractors, you may well need public liability insurance.
Advantages and disadvantages of using a contractor or subcontractor
Some of the advantages and disadvantages of using contractors and subcontractors.
Employment status - implications for tax and workplace rights
Why determining the employment status of contractors and subcontractors matters.
Advantages and disadvantages of payroll software
Compare the pros and cons of computerised payroll over manual processing to help you decide which method is most suitable for your business.
Website layout and wireframing
Understand what makes a good website layout and hierarchy – and how to achieve this with wireframing and good design practices.
Plan your website content and structure
How to come up with content ideas, and plan, prioritise and organise information for your website.
Do you need payroll software?
Not every business needs payroll software - here's how to determine if you need a computerised payroll package for your business.
Payroll software features
Features and functionality to consider when choosing payroll software, including multi-user capability and reporting options.
Payroll software security and data protection
Find out how to safeguard your data if you're using payroll software and what data protection means for payroll.
Job application process: CVs and application forms
Employers can weigh up the options for recruiting new staff either by requesting CVs or using job application forms
Integrate your back-office systems
Link your back-office and online systems together to improve efficiency and increase customer satisfaction.
Set up an e-commerce website (video tutorial)
Watch our quick video tutorial to learn how to build your e-commerce website, what to put on it and the laws you must follow when selling online.